Babcock might have to bring Datsyuk, Hossa, Zetteberg, Lidstrom, Rafalski out of retirement so he can win another playoff series it’s been that long. It’s a bit of both. The Blackhawks have gotten a lot worse since Q was fired however. Keith and Seabrook are shadows of their former selves
- Pegullaville

Im no expert compared to the staunch old timers here but if I had to make an educated guess, Id say it has more to do with them turning 35 and 33 rather than Quennville being dismissed.

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- RippedFuel

I just don't understand how you dont see that Ristolainen is the best defenseman on this team.

Is he certain he knows more about hockey than you too?
- TheHank

I would bet on it

I wouldn't trade Risto unless you get a hell of an offer. Defenseman of that caliber are probably harder to land than a 30 goal scorer or 2C.

I wouldn't trade Risto unless you get a hell of an offer. Defenseman of that caliber are probably harder to land than a 30 goal scorer or 2C.
- SoCalPucks

This is the disagreement

What caliber you and others think he is, is wildly different from some us

Im no expert compared to the staunch old timers here but if I had to make an educated guess, Id say it has more to do with them turning 35 and 33 rather than Quennville being dismissed.
- Sabresfan-365

As with anything it's a mix. Team got older, that isn't Qs part. Still, from what I gather from Blackhawks boards, he was rolling out the same lines, d combos and strategy each game expecting a different result.

I don't think Housley knows what to do. That's why I wouldn't be opposed to throwing a call to Coach Q, but that's in the offseason and I doubt he'd choose here, multiple teams will be jockeying to have him as bench boss.

You could be right though. He had an amazing roster to use, is he another Disco Dan? It's a good question and one I doubt anyone here can answer unfortunately.

This is the disagreement

What caliber you and others think he is, is wildly different from some us
- sbroads24

Risto still holds pretty high value around the league I imagine, if for no other reason than he puts up points on one of the worst franchises of this decade.

Risto still holds pretty high value around the league I imagine, if for no other reason than he puts up points on one of the worst franchises of this decade.
- RhinoFan

He was thrown to the wolves as the only competent defenseman when he was like 19. hes still only what 23/24? You can play him in pretty much every situation. There's a reason we turned down a 1 for 1 with EDM for Hall.

I just don't understand how you dont see that Ristolainen is the best defenseman on this team.
- Sabre_Tooth

Risto derangement syndrome. Its common around these parts..

He was thrown to the wolves as the only competent defenseman when he was like 19. hes still only what 23/24? You can play him in pretty much every situation. There's a reason we turned down a 1 for 1 with EDM for Hall.
- Sabre_Tooth

A really bad one?

I just don't understand how you dont see that Ristolainen is the best defenseman on this team.
- Sabre_Tooth

Because Dahlin is and it isn’t remotely close anymore

He was thrown to the wolves as the only competent defenseman when he was like 19. hes still only what 23/24? You can play him in pretty much every situation. There's a reason we turned down a 1 for 1 with EDM for Hall.
- Sabre_Tooth

A really bad one?
- sbroads24

See above post

I just don't understand how you dont see that Ristolainen is the best defenseman on this team.
- Sabre_Tooth

Dahlin is miles ahead of Ristolainen

Because Dahlin is and it isn’t remotely close anymore
- sbroads24

He will be our #1 Dman sooner than later, each and every game he inches closer. As of now, you cant say he is above risto.

Dahlin is miles ahead of Ristolainen
- mattmoulson

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He will be our #1 Dman sooner than later, each and every game he inches closer. As of now, you cant say he is above risto.
- Sabre_Tooth

I can easily say he’s better because he is.

In every measurable pretty much on offense and defense he produces better results

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Jets finalizing deal with former Browns’ interim HC Gregg Williams to become their defensive coordinator, per source. Williams was the defensive coordinator the Jets were targeting no matter who their HC was; they got their man.

That's an interesting get for the Jets, their D got torched by Matt Barkley

Don't think that will happen again, say what you want about him as a head coach but he can coach D with the best of them

I can easily say he’s better because he is.

In every measurable pretty much on offense and defense he produces better results
- sbroads24

I gave up this argument hours ago

He will be our #1 Dman sooner than later, each and every game he inches closer. As of now, you cant say he is above risto.
- Sabre_Tooth

Dont waste ur breath....sbroads has gone back to being full anti-Risto.

Dont waste ur breath....sbroads has gone back to being full anti-Risto.
- feetontheair22

You can like Risto and still see that Dahlin is better at both ends of the ice.

You can like Risto and still see that Dahlin is better at both ends of the ice.
- Lunaion

Blasphemy!!

Dont waste ur breath....sbroads has gone back to being full anti-Risto.
- feetontheair22

He’s ok. He’s not an impact player. I’d be fine if he’s kept as long as he stops getting 25 minutes a night.

He’s ok. He’s not an impact player. I’d be fine if he’s kept as long as he stops getting 25 minutes a night.
- sbroads24

We've seen how talented Risto can be when his TOI is properly managed....so I guess his current run of form should fall on Housely to a certain extent.